Saudi King and Crown Prince Condole Kuwait
In a heartfelt gesture of solidarity, Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed their deepest condolences to the Emir of Kuwait on Monday following the passing of Sheikh More »
Putin and Abbas Discuss Gaza Crisis
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to meet with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Tuesday during Abbas’ visit to Russia. Arriving on Monday, Abbas aims to discuss the ongoing Gaza conflict with More »
Saudi Arabia Voices Strong Support for Gaza Peace Initiatives
Saudi Arabia has firmly aligned itself with the recent joint statement made by President Joe Biden of the United States, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of Egypt, and Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, More »
Saudi Crown Prince, US Secretary of Defense discuss troop deployment
:: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call on Wednesday from the US Secretary of Defense during which they discussed ongoing arrangements to send US troops of a More »
Saudi Energy Minister confirms restoration of Kingdom’s gas production capacity
:: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Energy confirmed on Wednesday the restoration of production capacity, affirming the Kingdom’s position as a reliable energy supplier in the global market. The energy minister, Prince Abdulaziz More »
Category Archives: National
Nationwide outrage over Qatif carnage
There has been widespread condemnation of Friday’s suicide attack on a mosque in Qatif that left at least 21 people dead and more than 100 injured. A suicide bomber reportedly blew himself up inside the Imam Ali Mosque in the
Pact for Makkah’s development signed
Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, Makkah governor and adviser to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, signed a deal Wednesday with Maher bin Saleh Jamal, chairman of the Makkah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, for the developmental integration of the region.
ISIS loyalists claim Saudi mosque attack
A suicide bomber killed at least 19 people Friday in a blast inside a Shiite mosque in eastern Saudi Arabia as worshippers commemorated the 7th century birth of a revered figure, residents and officials said. Loyalists of the extremist the
Popular expat restaurants shut down
The Jeddah municipality has closed down several popular restaurants in Jeddah’s Aziziah district for not adhering to health and safety standards. According to expatriates who frequent these restaurants, inspectors shut down Kababish Restaurant, Mehran Restaurant and others for sometime for
More strikes as Houthis pay the price for rejecting Riyadh conference demands
Saudi-led coalition planes struck several Houthi locations on Thursday that were being used to launch operations on civilians. Sources said the strikes covered areas in Taaz, including Cairo Castle, and positions in Dalie. The attacks come in the wake of
King Salman opens medical projects
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman inaugurated a number of medical projects of the National Guard, including King Abdullah Specialist Hospital for Children and King Abdullah International Center for Medical Research and Central Laboratory. The king was received
Attack from Yemen kills Saudi citizen, injures three
Shells fired from Yemen have reportedly killed one Saudi citizen and left three others injured in Saudi Arabia’s Asir region, a Saudi civil defense ministry spokesman said late Thursday. Brigadier General Mohammad al-Aasemi said the Saudi civil defense authority received
Foreign security guards arrested in Madinah
The police in Madinah have arrested large numbers of expatriates employed as security guards in the region, following similar operations in Riyadh. Maj. Gen. Abdul Hadi Al-Shahrani, police chief in the city, supervised the operations at markets, malls, private hospitals
Explosion targets mosque in eastern Saudi Arabia
An explosion occurred at a mosque in eastern Saudi Arabia on Friday in the village of al-Qadeeh which is located in the Qatif province, the Saudi Press Agency reported. More details will be provided later, a spokesman for the Saudi
Italy wants to take ties with KSA to next level
Italy and Saudi Arabia enjoy excellent relations as the former marks its 69th national day on June 2, according to Italian Ambassador Mario Boffo. “Our ties go a long time back. Italy was among the first countries to establish ties
Driver alerts of Saher cameras ‘un-Islamic’
It is un-Islamic for drivers to warn each other about Saher cameras if the purpose is simply to avoid a fine and then continue speeding. This is according to Sheikh Ali bin Abbas Al-Hakami, a member of the Council of
Makkah development ‘top priority’
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman arrived in Jeddah on Thursday for his first visit since ascending the throne on Jan. 23, where he would outline efforts to further develop the region and improve services for pilgrims. Makkah
Hajis’ number to touch 5m in five years
The number of Haj pilgrims is expected to reach five million and Umrah pilgrims 30 million in the next five years, said Haj Minister Bandar Hajjar on Thursday. Speaking to businessmen in Madinah, he said the ministry has completed preparations
Omani companies target Saudi trade deals
Minister of Commerce and Industry Tawfiq Al-Rabiah opened the 4th Omani Products Exhibition (OPEX) in Jeddah on Monday night. Over 100 Omani firms are showcasing their products and services at the four-day event. The inauguration was attended by Ali bin
Shoura says no to foreign universities in Kingdom
The Shoura Council has rejected the proposal of council member Saeed Al-Sheikh to permit foreign universities to open branches in the Kingdom due to concerns over breaching Saudi cultural traditions and gender segregation. The decision was also based on the
Clear insurance dues within 15 days, firms told
Insurance companies must pay vehicle owners their dues after accidents within 15 days, said the Consumer Protection Association on Wednesday. “They may extend the period to another 15 days after informing the client,” the association tweeted. “In total, the payment
Saudi King: No discrimination between citizens and expats
Saudi King Salman received senior Saudi human rights officials at Al-Yamamah Palace here on Wednesday. They included President of the Human Rights Commission Bandar Al-Aiban, President of the National Society for Human Rights (NSHR) Mufleh Al-Qahtani, and a number of
King, Bashir discuss cooperation
Prospects for future Saudi–Sudan cooperation with special reference to key regional issues including Yemen were discussed by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Sudanese President Omar Bashir here Wednesday. “The two leaders reviewed a number of bilateral
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